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AO18 HCL

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,452 mi
Last recorded54,452 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 54,452 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 38,623 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 33,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 27,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 22,397 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 22,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 22,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre has a temporary puncture repair

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AO18 HCL is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO18 HCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO18 HCL registered?

AO18 HCL is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AO18 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 HCL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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